Professional Affiliations and Recognition

Association Montessori Internationale

Maria Montessori founded AMI in 1929 to protect and further her educational work. AMI operates teacher training centers worldwide and, through its USA affiliate , accredits Montessori schools though a program of internationally recognized standards and regular consultation. Sunstone is an AMI/USA Recognized school, the highest level of accreditation.

AMI teacher training is an intensive full-time one year course in human development, Montessori philosophy and practice, and classroom curriculum. Most training centers offer graduate level credit with an affiliated university, and many trainees concurrently earn a Masters in Education during their training. All of Sunstone’s teachers are AMI trained.

The term ‘Montessori’ is not trademarked or copyrighted, and anyone can use it. AMI training and accreditation is the oldest and most widely recognized standard, as well as the only standard developed by Dr. Montessori herself.

Oregon Montessori Association

OMA is a professional association of Oregon and SW Washington Montessori schools which supports teachers and schools with professional development as well as sponsoring outreach and educational events.

North American Montessori Teacher’s Association

Oregon Green School – Premier Level

Sunstone is recognized at the highest level in the Green Schools program. As a Premier level Green School, Sunstone maintains waste reduction activities and efforts established at Green and Merit levels. Congratulations to the schools listed below that have met the criteria and are currently recognized as Premier Oregon Green Schools!

100 Best Green Companies to Work For in Oregon

Sunstone was ranked one of Oregon’s 100 Best Green Companies in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015

100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon

Sunstone was ranked one of Oregon’s 100 Best Nonprofit Companies in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013!

See It in Action

The very best way to learn about Sunstone Montessori is to see it in action. We encourage you to visit our beautiful and spacious campus, take a tour, observe briefly in classrooms, learn about Montessori education, our programs, who we are, and what we do. Time is set aside at the end for questions and answers.